Ricotta gnocchi 🍅

Ricotta Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce

Ingredients
- 1kg (2.2 lbs) ricotta
- 120g (4.2 oz) grated Parmesan (plus extra to serve)
- 600g (1.3 lbs) Tipo 00 flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tins tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 bunch basil
- 1 tbsp Italian chilli sauce
- olive oil
- salt

Method
1. To make the pomodoro sauce, add the tinned tomatoes to a pan and rinse the cans with a little water, adding it to the pan. Add the crushed garlic, 4-5 torn basil leaves, chilli sauce, and a pinch of salt.
2. Crush the tomatoes with a masher or the back of a spoon, then simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, stirring often.
3. To make the ricotta gnocchi, add the ricotta to a bowl and break it up with a spoon. Add the eggs, Parmesan, and a pinch of salt, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the flour in 4 steps, mixing the flour into the ricotta mixture each time until it is almost fully absorbed.
5. Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
6. Cut portions of the dough and roll into 2cm (3/4 inch) thick logs, then cut the logs into 2.5cm (1 inch) pieces and dust with flour.
7. Optionally, roll the pieces of gnocchi on a gnocchi board to create grooves, or use a fork, or leave them as is.
8. Place a large pot of salted water on to boil. Once boiling, add the gnocchi in batches. When they rise to the top, let them sit for 20 seconds, then remove and place them into the pomodoro sauce.
9. Toss well and serve, garnishing with more torn basil and a drizzle of olive oil on top.
10. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on the side.

[andy_cooks]

As aways, recipe is in the description

[blejke]

Why do i always get these when its late in bed now im hungry again

[ale]

I'm italian. I'm not a chef but I like to cook a lot. You are by far the best non italian chef when making italian dishes! Congrats!

[nihaostyle]

One of the things Chef Andy does that makes me super happy is he put the recipe in the notes/description, unlike so many that don't.

[annabelgodwin]

I love that you mention Hailee, Chuck and Nagi - I’ve gotten so many incredible recipes from cafehailee and recipetineats (as well as your channel of course!) It’s lovely having people you can trust consistently with recipes, and great to see you supporting others in the cooking community too! :)

[berolinastrassmann]

I love ricotta gnocchi! They are so fluffy and soft. Delicious with the kind of simple sauce that you prepared to keep them as the star of the dish. Great touch to use the utensil to create the ridges. Well done !

[MLBLBLB]

Best cooking channel on every social media there is.

[soumyasharan]

Yes! I've always wanted a high protein version of gnocchi

[rohitkumarsharmasingh]

I made this my brother loved it and my family did thanks Chef Andy

[gillchambers]

love watching the aussie cook he cooks from scratch and always makes it looks so easy.

[Janani_Kannan]

Ooh I love CafeHailee! She is too sweet and her recipes are too good! ❤❤❤

[Potarrot]

It looks soo good😋. Definitely making this tomorrow

[sypialnia_studio]

In my country, Poland, we make 'leniwe kluski' (lazy noodles) with twaróg which is our version of cottage cheese, more tangy than ricotta. But we eat those with sugar and sour cream.

[judewilkinson]

Awesome. A gnocchi my partner actually wants me to cook!! Wish me luck!!!

[ThomasPenn]

I was a commis chef in 2013 working for a Kiwi chef called Jane just outside of London and she taught me ricotta gnocchi with romesco sauce, we grilled the gnocchi. It was incredible. She was a magnificent chef.

[Kratos-ybtt]

My mum used to make those but just with butter and bread crumbs and those were great, nothing beats home cooked meals.

[autumnm]

Some = enough to feed a family. I love it.

[lisamckay]

I'm picturing the crew, salivating from the sidelines. That looks delicious!

[ohsuziq]

Simple and clean, love this kinda cooking. Yet I am bias, it’s the way I love to cook. I like to taste each flavor and its blend with the other foods I’m making to go with. This looks so yummy! 😋

[bartoszwierzbicki]

This is just unbelievable delicious and simple. Thank you Andy :)